Directions to Nieu Bethesda

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Getting to Nieu Bethesda

The unspoilt village of Nieu Bethesda lies tucked in a scenic valley in the foothills of the Sneeuberg Mountains, 50km north of Graaff-Reinet.

Nieu Bethesda is accessed by two roads from the N9. The first is a fully tarred road 27km north of Graaff-Reinet at Wellwood Farm.
The other is a good gravel road 60km south of Middleburg, at Bethesda Road railway siding.
Two longer alternative routes pass some interesting farms but their condition is variable. Click here to read more about the drive from Graaff-Reinet to Nieu Bethesda.

Map of routes to Nieu Bethesda

Don't forget

Nieu Bethesda has no petrol, bank or credit card facilities. Fill up your tank and your wallet before you arrive!

Common misspellings of Nieu Bethesda

In 1878, when the town was first formed, the name nu Bethesda was misspelt as "Nieu Bethesda". "New Bethesda" is also popular. Other creative misspellings include: New, Nu, Nieuw, Niew, Bethesda, Betesda, Bathesda, Batesda, Bethesta, Betesta, Bathesta and Batesta.